Normally a worn timing chain becomes noisy. That is the first sign of trouble ahead. It is very rare for timing chain to fail as they are designed to last the life of the engine. But, it is possible.
Every motor I know of has the timing chain in front directly under the water pump. The timing chain goes from the crankshaft to the cam or cams.
It does not have a timing belt. It has a chain and gears.If timing chain goes out then the engine will not run.
That engine don't have a timing belt. It has a chain and gears and it would crank over real easy/freely.
I am almost certain that the timing chain should last throught the life of the Explorer.
If a 1999 Dodge Intrepid timing chain goes out a valve in the head can easily be damaged.
Need to know where the timing chain gear marking are?
I need to know where the timing chain is located in a 1988 Olds 98 regency brougham, and how expensive a timing chain is.
i want to know timing chain nissan frontier marking
2.7 has chain, 3.4 (6cyl.) has belt
The 2.0 liter 4 cylinder has a timing BELT and the 2.5 liter V6 has a timing CHAIN
If you think it is going bad STOP DRIVING and get it changed immediately. If the timing belt/chain goes while you are motoring it will ruin the engine.
i have a 51 plate 2.2 cdx vertra i would like to know how to set the timing chain